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01.06.2016
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He began the liquidation of the season and several shops are giving up to 50% off. Despite the offer, the City Department of Protection and Consumer Protection (Procon-JP) advises that consumers should be cautious when buying and avoid acquiring unnecessary items to not blow the budget.
The Secretary of Procon-JP, Helton Rene points out that consumers should assess the actual need to purchase and make sure you match the offer or advertising announced. "You have to compare prices, and to be aware when promotions are too advantageous. Impulse purchases are great villains that could compromise the family budget, "he said.
Even with the season of discounts, the Procon-JP points out that the products in liquidation, the guarantee of the Consumer Protection Code (CDC) focuses on the purchase. "Any defects in showcase products that are sold must be explicitly described and informed consumer, to exempt from the obligation to exchange or repair" Helton said Rene.
As for the other problems, follow the standard warranty that the CDC for addictions easy finding is 30 days for non-durable goods (clothes, disposable) and 90 days for durable goods (refrigerator, stove, appliances in general). This warranty may be higher, by act of the supplier, included in the Product Warranty Guide.
Necessary care:
Search prices in various establishments to verify that it is not a "false liquidation".
Do not buy on impulse just because it's cheap because the goods can not be useful to you.
See compensate promotions like "take two, take three," or that give gifts, discounts on second purchase, raffle prizes.
Define what should be bought even at home, after the price survey. A good ally that are ads in newspapers, radios or TVs, which should be saved. Marketing communications can assist in a possible complaint against the company, if there is no compliance of the offer.
For products with minor defects - clothes with stains, descosturadas or appliances with crushed pieces, or even showcase mobile - you should demand that the store put on the invoice the problems presented, detailing them. The deadlines to claim these defects are 30 days for non-durable goods and durable products for 90 days.
Source: City of João Pessoa
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